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Can I run with a broken small toe?

It doesn’t hurt to run but I’m worried it might make it worse, prevent it from healing.

It doesn’t hurt to run but I’m worried it might make it worse, prevent it from ...

Inforthelongru

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back out there

Back after 4 months of injury followed by Chest Infection started slowly from Week 1 again and felt good enough yesterday to do 2 runs straight off one after...

Back after 4 months of injury followed by Chest Infection started slowly from We...

Gingeral57

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25K W4

So I have repeated Week 4 of Couch to 5K about 7 times now and counting.... It’s the last five minutes that gets me! I tend to be able to run the last five...

So I have repeated Week 4 of Couch to 5K about 7 times now and counting.... It...

NeonrainbowUnicorn

•5 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

After a couple of days of feeling really down, missing to start my second week yesterday and just moping around the house 🙄 I’ve dragged myself out and...

After a couple of days of feeling really down, missing to start my second week y...

Sar9

Graduate•5 years ago

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We DID it!!!!

Yaaaaayyyyy!!!!!! So chuffed with myself - back in October I wasn’t a runner - now we’ve just done wk9 R3!!!! Don’t think I’m celebrating in quite the same...

Yaaaaayyyyy!!!!!! So chuffed with myself - back in October I wasn’t a runner - n...

2flatfeet

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it!! 🥳🏃🏻‍♀️💪🏼

Wow wow wow! I have completed W9R3 🎉 When I downloaded the app I just never dreamed I’d actually finish it! I’m so pleased 😁. I’ve not run since Xmas day and...

Wow wow wow! I have completed W9R3 🎉 When I downloaded the app I just never dre...

CJMumma

Graduate•5 years ago

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My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk9 d1)

So 30 minutes. After all the effort of previous weeks it feels great to think I can actually do this. Set off this morning with a slightly longer route...

So 30 minutes. After all the effort of previous weeks it feels great to think I...

Remikins

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5, run 3

Just completed W5R3, thanks for all the supportive comments regarding my fears for this run. All went well and I’m sure I can now go on and graduate in a few...

Just completed W5R3, thanks for all the supportive comments regarding my fears f...

Galphay1

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R2

Whahoo! One more run to go! Won’t be done in 2019, but will definitely be top of my list for 2020 🤞🏼Happy New Year fellow runners 🏃🏽‍♀️👍

Whahoo! One more run to go! Won’t be done in 2019, but will definitely be top of...

Sydney7

Graduate•5 years ago

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Post Christmas

Didn’t want to get up and go today but so glad I did, early morning run when the world is still asleep, slight frost and lovely chilly air, makes you glad to...

Didn’t want to get up and go today but so glad I did, early morning run when the...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk8 d3)

Well that was a slog. I really wasn't up for this morning's run but actually didn't have a valid excuse, so I told myself off and got out there. I think it...

Well that was a slog. I really wasn't up for this morning's run but actually di...

Remikins

Graduate•5 years ago

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My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk8 d2)

Yep, Christmas day. That's why it didn't get written up! My partner got up early to give me a present before I left, a wooly hat with a light in it,...

Yep, Christmas day. That's why it didn't get written up! My partner got up earl...

Remikins

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1 S1

Not to bad this morning after 1st session, aching feet and ankles.. but bearable.. second session on Tuesday 2pm.. my partner is such a great help, doing it...

Not to bad this morning after 1st session, aching feet and ankles.. but bearable...

UBFittie

•5 years ago

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Wk9 R3 Completed!

Could I request my graduation badge please. Thanks.

Griffy2

•5 years ago

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Back up to week 4 again!

I get so far with this then life happens and work or health break the routine. What I love about this programme is that I can just go back a couple of weeks...

I get so far with this then life happens and work or health break the routine. W...

cnou

•5 years ago

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Just signed up

Hi, I’ve realised that I cannot keep putting off the diet so I’ve just signed up Will start with my first run Tomorrow Running is not something I particularly...

Hi, I’ve realised that I cannot keep putting off the diet so I’ve just signed up...

Image26

•5 years ago

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Week 2 done, now nearing the end of Week 3

For anyone who found W2 a bit hard, I did too. But with support from the forum and Laura's voice in my head, I got through. You will too :)

For anyone who found W2 a bit hard, I did too. But with support from the forum a...

Tmac405

•5 years ago

1 Reply

New to this

Hi all just started first run tonight in couch to 5k😄

Lal103

•5 years ago

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This will be the year

Finally downloaded this app! I am currently the heaviest I have ever been and have been seen my health deteriorate over the last few months. I am eager to...

Finally downloaded this app! I am currently the heaviest I have ever been and ha...

mjt95

•5 years ago

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⭐️💥 BACK RUNNING AFTER NEARLY A YEAR OFF ⭐️💥

Hi everyone, I’ve dusted off my running trainers and I’m back... Part of me can’t believe I’m even doing this again but I am and I need some tips to get back...

Hi everyone, I’ve dusted off my running trainers and I’m back... Part of me can...

Pink_Lemonade

•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 - I did it and I am amazing, apparently!

Yes, what a fab day! Well, the weather was pretty dreary, but it wasn’t cold, and my mood certainly wasn’t dreary once I completed the run! Feel just SO proud...

Yes, what a fab day! Well, the weather was pretty dreary, but it wasn’t cold, an...

JimmyLucy2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 Done

This is my first post though I've been lurking for a few weeks picking up advice and tips. Just finished wk5 run 3 and super chuffed with myself. I'd been...

This is my first post though I've been lurking for a few weeks picking up advice...

DW65

Graduate•5 years ago

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Half marathon???

Having just graduated at a snail's pace. My new year resolution is to hopefully run the Manchester half marathon in October. There are so many different plans...

Having just graduated at a snail's pace. My new year resolution is to hopefully ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

14 Replies

After a break don't give up!

So prior to today I've only run twice this month - on the 5th and Christmas Eve - the 5th had been my week 8 run 2 (12 days after W8R1) and it had been ok, but...

So prior to today I've only run twice this month - on the 5th and Christmas Eve ...

WoofetyB

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Run of shame.

You 'orrible lot. What did you make me do? Run! That's what you made me do, run! I've been happily devouring delicious Christmas feast after Christmas feast,...

You 'orrible lot. What did you make me do? Run! That's what you made me do, run!...

RunningMigster

Graduate•5 years ago

39 Replies

Restarting

Hi all, looking for a little advice. Finished week 7 but the had an injury followed by illness so have not run since end of November. The plan is to restart on...

Hi all, looking for a little advice. Finished week 7 but the had an injury follo...

Richkav

•5 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 Completed. 👍

This run, for some reason and I don’t know why, felt great. After my last run I still hadn’t sorted out my breathing or pace. I needed to do some research...

This run, for some reason and I don’t know why, felt great. After my last run I ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Planning on graduating tomorrow 🤞🏼

Well I’m just home after visiting family over 150 miles away. The kids have been dropped off to their dads and I have a mountain of washing to do so the plan...

Well I’m just home after visiting family over 150 miles away. The kids have been...

CJMumma

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Run1 Week1

Just wondering how many out there got a head start on starting and didn’t wait until 1 January?! Hoping to have 2 under the belt by Wednesday morning 🥳

Just wondering how many out there got a head start on starting and didn’t wait u...

Bean82

•5 years ago

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I did my first session ☺️

I managed my first session struggled on some hills and was so worried about people staring especially as bright red faced and puffing away🤦🏻‍♀️ but managed...

I managed my first session struggled on some hills and was so worried about peop...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•5 years ago

24 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2019

Can I run with a broken small toe?

Back out there

C25K W4

Week 2 run 1

We DID it!!!!

I did it!! 🥳🏃🏻‍♀️💪🏼

My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk9 d1)

Week 5, run 3

W9R2

Post Christmas

My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk8 d3)

My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk8 d2)

W1 S1

Wk9 R3 Completed!

Back up to week 4 again!

Just signed up

Week 2 done, now nearing the end of Week 3

New to this

This will be the year

⭐️💥 BACK RUNNING AFTER NEARLY A YEAR OFF ⭐️💥

Week 9 Run 3 - I did it and I am amazing, apparently!

Week 5 Run 3 Done

Half marathon???

After a break don't give up!

Run of shame.

Restarting

Week 3 Run 1 Completed. 👍

Planning on graduating tomorrow 🤞🏼

Run1 Week1

I did my first session ☺️

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